Trader held for criminal intimidation

26 Jul 2025 • 1:04 PM MYT
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By: Amir Anuar

TAWAU: A trader was arrested for criminal intimidation and causing injury to a 63-year-old man in Wallace Bay, Pulau Sebatik, on Monday.

District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the arrest of the 64-year-old suspect, which took place on Wednesday.

Jasmin said the victim was passing by a house when the suspect allegedly shouted profanities at him before proceeding to choke him, causing pain.

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Police are investigating the case under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 323 for voluntarily causing hurt.